NHTSA Campaign #26V258000

2025–2026 Volkswagen Taos Recall

Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Pressure Sensor

Issued · Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Affected model years
2025, 2026
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:PRESSURE SENSOR
Vehicles affected
38,710
Report received

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Taos vehicles. In the event of a rear-end crash, the fuel pressure sensor may dislodge or separate from the fuel tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Consequence

A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install a fuel pressure sensor wiring harness extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97TH. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 29, 2026.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.

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